Benin’s new President Romuald Wadagni travelled to both Niger and Burkina Faso on Tuesday as he tries to rebuilds ties with the Sahel states.
Less than a week after taking office, he has secured a commitment from the military junta in Niger to begin the process of reopening their common border.
It was closed after Niamey accused Benin of harbouring “French bases” bent on destabilising Niger.
Niger’s military leaders has broken away from traditional ally and former colonial power, France, since coming to power in a 2023 coup.
Like other states in the region, both countries are battling jihadist violence.
